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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1924
Page
6
A Boston Globe fashion note traces directoire era influence on current styles. High crown hats, raised waistlines, and frilled jabots echo the period, while navy twill outfits with cream lace trim and black satin ties showcase refined yet bold details. Soutache braiding highlights the raised waist and skirt border, with black bone buttons and bound buttonholes noted as decorative staples.
A fashion feature describes powder blue Canton crepe hats with gold braiding and lace trims. It notes black lace remains popular in millinery with cloche inspired bonnets, satin crowns, and bands of silver ribbon, plus cream lace paired with blue ribbons for white frocks.
Lace fabrics move from gowns to millinery with sheer patterned trims. Designers pair lace hats with afternoon frocks and evening outfits. The trend includes hats for dining and special occasions along with bridal and pattie styles.
Advice for country wear favors belted suits with fabric belt matching the suit. A wide belt adds chic, with soft light fabrics in covert, herringbone, and broken check weaves and colors.
The article describes fashionable dress details for women including necklines, bracelets, parasols, gloves of suede and silk, and color-matched hats, purses, and fobs. It provides sewing tips to create decorative bands and trims for coordinated up-to-date outfits.
The article extols jabots as ideal with new tailored suits. It notes georgette fabric in colors suited to the wearer and describes cutting a seven inch strip from the material to fashion a full jabot.
The text notes the need to select pieces to harmonize with an ensemblé. It mentions a slave bracelet with long oblong links and a matching necklace worn close to the throat. It also describes square or oval crystal necklaces longer and in varied colors.
The article describes pink chiffon as a backdrop for silver embroidery, pink crepe with pearl accents, apricot satin with French blue hints, and crystals. It notes these frocks are worn by debutantes and older women alike.
The gauntlet glove features an ornate cuff and easy pull over design. It stands out as one of the best selling gloves in the listing.
A USDA bureau of home economics chart uses a two dial five minute period system to record a housewife's daily tasks from sleep to laundry. It notes time spent on home tasks gardens poultry fruit prep and family activities to assess time use and efficiency. Prints of the chart available from Washington.
Extension workers explain how to make gummed paper dress forms to help rural homemakers fit garments at home. Cir. 207 from the U S Department of Agriculture offers complete instructions free while supplies last. These forms aid pattern making, alterations, and garment remodeling, with shoulder, armseye, waistline and hip positions marked.
A 1900s bulletin from the U S Department of Agriculture describes methods to store foods cool without ice. Earthenware devices use rapid water evaporation, while heat tight containers like vacuum bottles or fireless cookery slow temperature rise. Farmers may use deep well water or a spring box to chill foods, with care to keep drinking water separate.
A weekly menu lists Sunday to Saturday meals with breakfast dinner and supper items including fried chicken bacon lamb chops and tomato soup. Recipes sections describe making potato dumplings afternoon tea cakes duchess cream and sherbet served with fruit and almonds.
Leigh Hutt cautions that few people, rich or poor, fully use what they have now. In chasing more means for future enjoyment, they may overlook their current capability to enjoy the present moment.
Rhubarb shines in spring with berries for canning and preserves. Prepare rhubarb with sugar for two quarts and one quart berries, or make rhubarb conserve with sugar orange lemon raisins pineapple and nuts. Rhubarb pie uses unpeeled pieces, top crust, nutmeg or orange rind, bake in a moderate oven. Honey Tea Cakes mix honey sour cream eggs butter flour soda cream of tartar bake 30 minutes.
Mrs. J. B. Holleman of 2214 Marshal Street Greenville Texas reports relief from cramps headaches and fatigue after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says doctors advised operation and notes the remedy provided steady improvement after four bottles. The ad touts fifty years of use and availability from druggists nationwide.
Tom Spencer overhears a visitor comment on a gas leak and safety matches in the next room while visiting a Rotarian in the hospital. The sick man explains the box claimed safety matches.
In the Philadelphia Bulletin dialogue Mrs Nurich laments constant poverty after sudden wealth. She remarks on being followed by beggars to shop doors, illustrating social tension between fortune and need. The exchange captures urban poverty and gentrification themes.
A successful businessman outlines four cardinal rules for any line of work. Keep a square deal and live up to your word. Discourage gossip and encourage loyalty. Promote the most efficient man.
A brief quotation attributed to Washington Irving on understanding women. The line reflects general views rather than news content or events.
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